Possessions: meaning, definitions and examples

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possessions

[ pəˈzɛʃənz ]

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in everyday life

The things that you own or have with you at a particular time.

Synonyms

belongings, goods, property

Examples of usage

I packed all my possessions into boxes and moved to a new city.
She valued her possessions more than anything else.
We should not be defined by our possessions.

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legal context

The state of having, owning, or controlling something.

Synonyms

control, ownership, ownership

Examples of usage

The possession of such weapons is illegal.
He was arrested for possession of stolen goods.
She was charged with possession of drugs.

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in a spiritual sense

The state of being controlled or influenced by something powerful.

Synonyms

control, domination, influence

Examples of usage

She felt a strange sense of possession come over her.
He was in the grip of an evil possession.
The possession of his mind by fear was evident.

Translations

Translations of the word "possessions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 posses

🇮🇳 संपत्ति

🇩🇪 Besitz

🇮🇩 kepemilikan

🇺🇦 власність

🇵🇱 posiadłości

🇯🇵 所有物

🇫🇷 possession

🇪🇸 posesiones

🇹🇷 mülk

🇰🇷 소유물

🇸🇦 ممتلكات

🇨🇿 majetek

🇸🇰 majetok

🇨🇳 财产

🇸🇮 posest

🇮🇸 eignir

🇰🇿 мүлік

🇬🇪 ქონება

🇦🇿 mülk

🇲🇽 posesiones

Word origin

The word 'possessions' originated from the Latin word 'possessio', meaning 'act or fact of having or holding'. The concept of possessions has been a fundamental part of human societies throughout history, reflecting notions of ownership, control, and wealth. From personal belongings to legal ownership, possessions play a significant role in shaping individual identities and relationships.